Both the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are coming to the Philippines soon. The brand has announced that they will launch the devices this April 21, 2023. They promise substantial upgrades from their predecessors with improved and streamlined user experience at a reasonable price point.
Launched globally a couple of weeks ago, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is the company’s latest midrange offering. It will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB RAM and supports 5G connectivity. A 6.72-inch 2400 x 1080 120Hz is at the front but it’s only IPS instead of AMOLED.
There are three cameras at the back: a 108MP f/1.7 main lens, and two 2MP f/2.4 sensors for depth and macro. At the front is a 16MP f/2.4 to take selfies with. A 5,000mAh battery is inside that supports 67W SuperVOOC for faster charging speeds.
Check out its specifications below:
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Screen | 6.72-inch IPS, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Rear Camera | 108MP f/1.7 Samsung S5KHM6SX03 Main Camera, 2MP f/2.4 Depth, 2MP f/2.4 Macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/2.4 |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.2, MicroSD |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 5G |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C, 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 67W SuperVOOC, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Others | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray |
OnePlus is also bringing a new TWS, the Nord Buds 2. It comes equipped with a 12.4mm driver that promises bass quality by allowing more air inflow. Audio is further improved with its BassWave Enhancement to exhibit broad bass. It will have 25dB Noise Cancellation plus a dual-core processor to reduce unwanted background noise.
Pricing and availability for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are yet to be announced. Pricing globally is set at INR 19,999 (PhP 13,500) and INR 2,999 (PhP 2,000), respectively.
More details will be available when they launch in the Philippines on April 21, 2023.
